National Resources for Appraisers

Additional Information

Appraisal Course Associates (ACA)
A partnership between Bill Novotny and Dave Maloney established to provide valuation literature and instructional courses for the personal property appraiser. Click here for their Web site.

American Society of Appraisers
The American Society of Appraisers is an organization of appraisal professionals and others interested in the appraisal profession. International in structure, it is self-supporting and independent. Click here for their Web site.

American Society of Appraisers, Long Island (New York) Chapter
Locate a nearby accredited appraiser; learn about appraising, start a professional career. Click here for their Web site.

American Society of Appraisers, New York City Chapter
Association whose members provide appraisals in the disciplines of Business Valuation, Gems and Jewelry, Machinery and Technical Specialties, Personal Property and Real Property. Click here for their Web site.

Appraisal Foundation
This Web site discusses appraisals and the reasons for them plus many different types of appraisals, how to choose an appraiser, and what to expect. Source of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

Appraisal Institute
Professional standards organization; includes member directory, details on educational programs, events, government affairs, and resources. Click here for their Web site.

Appraisal Institute, Central Pennsylvania Chapter
Organization serving the state area from Maryland to New York. Includes member directory, message board, and newsletter. Click here for their Web site.

Appraisal Institute, Maryland Chapter
Maryland chapter of national organization for professional real estate appraisers offering professional courses, seminars and workshops. Click here for their Web site.

Appraisal Institute, Savannah Chapter
Information about educational and social offerings for appraisers in the Savannah, Georgia area. Click here for their Web site.

Appraisal Institute, East Florida Chapter
Appraisal Institute chapter website, including meeting, seminar, and course calendar/online registration as well as membership information and organizational structure. Click here for their Web site.

Center for Jewelry Studies
Started by Christie Romero as a means to disseminate information on the history, identification, and marketing of antique, period, and vintage jewelry, the Center provides quality information and programs designed to supplement the careers of those in jewelry-related fields - including dealers, appraisers, jewelers and gemologists - as well as enhance the enjoyment of collectors, heirs, and jewelry lovers. Click here for their Web site.

International Society of Appraisers
The largest organization in the country of professionally trained personal property appraisers. A wealth of information is here on appraisals and on becoming an appraiser. The International Society of Appraisers (ISA) is a not-for-profit, member-driven association, formed to support our member needs and serve the public by producing highly qualified and ethical appraisers who are recognized authorities in professional personal property appraising. Our members include many of the country's most respected independent appraisers, consultants, estate liquidators, auctioneers, gallery owners, and dealers. Click here for their Web site.

International Society of Appraisers, North Texas Chapter
Excellent site for explaining the appraisal process, how to choose an appraiser, how to prepare for an appraisal, etc. Click here for their Web site.

Antiques Detectives
Books, supplies and information by jewelry expert and author Jeanne Bell that will help answer questions and show what to look for in order to solve the mystery of a piece. Also seen on the Antiques Roadshow. Click here for their Web site.